Fuso Canter 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and driving
2 How to load cargo
Improperly loaded cargo is unstable and may cause
uneven weight distribution. If the weight is concen-
trated in one place, it may damage the cargo deck
and frame or burst a tire.
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Place the cargo evenly on deck.
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Avoid being piled high with cargo. If cargo is
piled high, the vehicle is at risk of rolling over
upon being hit with a side wind or making a turn.
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If you place supports under the cargo, position
them at equal intervals.
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Avoid allowing long objects to project over the rear
edge of the cargo deck. Use suitable supports when
loading long objects. Do not support them only with
the gate and the rear edge of the cargo deck.
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To prevent cargo from falling, strap it down
securely and cover it with a tarpaulin. Secure
the tarpaulin ends neatly so they do not flap.
WARNING
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When roping up cargo or covering it with a
tarpaulin, make sure that neither the rope
nor the end of the tarpaulin hang down
between the cab and the cargo deck as a
loosely hanging rope or tarpaulin could
catch fire from the engine heat.
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When spreading the tarpaulin, take care
not to let it cover or be drawn into the
engine air intake duct, as this will reduce
engine output and could cause an engine
failure.
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The cargo should be prevented from mov-
ing and also securely fixed with wire, etc.
so that it will not slide during driving.
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Do not place wooden boards or other
items between the cargo bed and frame.
The heat from the exhaust pipe could set
fire to them.
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